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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "When an American stays away from New York too long, something happens to him: Perhaps he becomes a little provincial, a little afraid." --Sherwood Anderson

November 16 at 11:44am
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious." --Jack Kerouac

November 9 at 3:05pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "One can bear so many things if only there is one in the world to call a friend." --Henry Miller

October 18 at 7:18pm
Timmy Harris
Timmy Harris
Agreed. I'm lucky enough to have a couple buddies like this.
October 18 at 10:01pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "If one always began by seeing things in their worst light, one would never attempt anything." --Alexandre Dumas

October 9 at 1:54pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "Everyone wants to see himself as disappointed-- it's the influence of modern art." --Anatole Broyard

October 8 at 6:39pm
Alex Davenport
Alex Davenport
When you lose yourself you'll find it all.
October 8 at 7:00pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "We can too easily become what we are called with all the unwelcome responsibilities the title makes us heir to." --Maya Angelou

October 3 at 9:15am
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "A one-sided, misdirected love is as different from a shared love as error is from truth, and even if our feverish feelings fool us into thinking that we are experiencing love in all its power, we will learn later, when we taste the delights of true love, how completely wrong we were." --George Sand

September 24 at 7:58am
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "Who knows but that, on the lower frequencies, I speak for you?" --Ralph Ellison

September 12 at 8:41am
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love-- and to put his trust in life!" --Joseph Conrad

September 10 at 9:43am
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McQuillan Philosophy New feature: Question of the day: What do you think about cohousing? Would you do it?

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Cohousing communities are old-fashioned neighborhoods created with a little ingenuity. They bring together the value of private homes with the benefits of more sustainable living. That means common facilities and good connections with neighbors. ...
McQuillan Philosophy

McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "If I were absolutely certain about all things, I would spend my life in anxious misery, fearful of losing my way. But since everything and anything are always possible, the miraculous is always nearby and wonders shell never, ever cease." --Robert Fulghum

September 7 at 4:51pm
McQuillan Philosophy
McQuillan Philosophy
Er, shall never, ever cease.
September 7 at 6:14pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "Listen: We are here on earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different!" --Kurt Vonnegut

September 5 at 7:38pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "I never think any kind of love is silly. And I'm not sure what the difference is between being in love and having an idea you are-- especially when you're young." --James Hilton

September 1 at 5:59pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "The point is not knowing another person; or learning to love another person. The point simply is this: how tender can we bear to be? What good manners can we show as we welcome ourselves and others into our hearts?" --Rebecca Wells

August 31 at 7:04pm
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McQuillan Philosophy QFTD: "It is amazing the things we can get used to when we force ourselves. It is perhaps still more amazing what we get used to if we allow ourselves even a moment's complacency. And quite simply it astounds me the things we will settle for and take comfort in once we convince ourselves, This is ours! No matter what this is." --Eddy L. Harris

August 25 at 7:38am